Section 393.5085. Sponsored activities.

Rule 85.  (1) At least 4 weeks in advance of the activity, a person, firm, association, corporation, or group, other than those addressed in R 393.5084, seeking pre-approval as a CEU sponsor shall submit a sponsorship application to the division for approval along with all of the following:

(a)   Completion of DODHH CEU event sponsorship request form available on the division website or through the division office.

(b)   A detailed and timed training outline, a description of course materials, and the presenter’s name and short biography including credentials.

(c)   Copies of advertisements, flyers, or registration forms.

(d)  Measurable objectives for the program.

(e)   Agreement to display the division approval language and logo.

(f)  Assurance that the sponsor has verification of the expertise of the trainer or workshop presenter in the topics presented.

(g)The number of contact hours for each program, the date, and the place of the workshop/event.

(2)  The sponsor shall verify attendance at each program and provide a signed certificate of attendance only to interpreters who successfully complete the activity or course.

(3)  Upon request, the sponsor shall allow division staff or a designee access to observe a sponsored event for compliance review without cost.

(4)  A sponsor shall provide a mechanism for evaluation of the program by the participants.

(5)  If a sponsor fails to comply with any of the requirements of this rule, then the division shall notify the sponsor that it will not accept attendance at, or participation in, any of that sponsor’s CEU programs until the division receives assurance of compliance with this rule.

(6)  The division may decline to sponsor an activity that does not enhance professional development or that may present a conflict of interest for the division.

History: 2014 AACS.